Jannik Sinner commenced his US Open title defense with a dominant victory, while Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff initiated their campaigns strongly. Sinner, aiming to be the first to retain the title since 2008, dismissed concerns about his recent illness. Swiatek and Gauff, former champions, also secured comfortable wins, setting the stage for an exciting tournament. Post navigation ‘Today is a fairytale’: Sports world congratulates Swift & Kelce on engagement US Open: Serene salutes sister Williams’ courage at the age of 45 – ‘I hope to be like you’